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Cracked Georgia clay signals lack of rain. CAES News
Drought de jau vu 02/25/09 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Due to an abnormally dry January and February, drought conditions have returned to much of Georgia. And it could get worse.
Peaches hang in a south Georgia orchard July 2009. This year's cold winter has benefitted the state's peach crop. CAES News
Frost monitor 01/29/09 April Reese Sorrow
In Georgia, you can pretty much count on cold weather from October to March. People can protect themselves by staying indoors or wearing warm clothes. It’s not as easy for crops. Accurate temperatures and weather readings are vital to farmers.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Volunteer rain collectors 05/15/08 Brad Haire
Georgia weather experts need precise, timely information on the amount of rain and when it falls across the state. With good access to the Web and rain gauges in hand, citizens can help.
Image of earth in La Nina climate stage CAES News
La Niña Likely 09/11/07 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
A La Niña watch has been issued by the Southeast Climate Consortium and the state climatologists of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. A watch means that conditions are likely for the development of a full-fledged La Niña event.
Image of earth in La Nina climate stage CAES News
La Niña fades 06/01/06
"The Little Girl" is fading, so a University of Georgia specialist says Georgians can expect the standard summer weather: hot temperatures with hit-or-miss thunderstorms fueled by high humidity.
Valdosta High School football team practices in summer heat CAES News
Teams gauge heat 07/28/05
At Valdosta High School, about 20 miles above the Georgia-Florida line, heat indexes regularly climb above 110 degrees during the summer. With football camp under way, coaches and trainers can use an index at www.georgiaweather.net to help players avoid heat stroke.
Hurricane damage to vehicle and home CAES News
Hurricane highlights 09/30/04
Remnants of three September hurricanes that ravaged Florida brought areas in Georgia up to 8 inches of rain and 58 mile-per-hour winds, according to data collected by the University of Georgia.
Gerrit Hoogenboom calibrates weather station CAES News
Weather Network 12/05/02
Most people turn to weather reports to help plan their days. If rain is predicted, you take along your umbrella. If a warm, sunny day is expected, you feel safe leaving the umbrella at home. But UGA's weather network provides accurate, local weather data that has many more far-reaching applications.